Researched musician profile
About Charles Heath
Columbia College Chicago identifies Charles Rick Heath IV as a Chicago musician, educator, producer, and drum-set instructor who leads his own quartet and holds a residency at Andy's Jazz Club.[1]
The faculty biography follows more than a decade as Ramsey Lewis's drummer, work on the national touring production of The Color Purple, and teaching roles across Chicago schools and universities.[1][2]
Ramsey Lewis
Heath toured and performed with the Chicago pianist from 2010 through Lewis's 2021 retirement.[1]
Charles Heath Quartet
The Jazz Showcase presents Heath under both Charles and Charles Rick Heath IV, protecting the full performance identity.[2]
Chicago music education
His faculty biography documents teaching in public schools, college drum-set programs, and high-school music leadership.[1]